Birth Assistant (Full-Time)

Birth Assistant Job Description 

About Us:
Nestled in the heart of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, Lilac Health Asheville Birth and Wellness Center is an AABC accredited birth center celebrated by our vibrant local community since March 2023. We are dedicated to providing exceptional maternity, women’s health, and gynecology care through the full scope of the Midwifery Model of Care. Our mission is to create a safe, convenient, and comfortable experience for all.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Currently licensed as an RN in the state of North Carolina, NARM CPM, or a certificate from a Birth Assistant training program that meets the standards of the CABC 

• Minimum of one year of experience in maternal/child health, labor and delivery, and neonatal care. Previous experience in a birth center setting desirable. 

• Current neonatal and adult CPR certification. 

Supervisors:  Clinical Director 

Job Classification: Category 1 - may have exposure to blood/infectious material. 

Salary: $60,000 per year and benefits  

Job Expectations: 

• Dedicated to serving Lilac Health’s patients with a helpful, friendly and respectful attitude and with a "patient first" commitment. The Birth Assistant promotes the vision and mission of Lilac Health, especially by providing an atmosphere that honors the momentous event of childbirth, the right of the birthing person to make health care decisions for themselves and their baby, and the primacy of their family’s love and support. 

• The Birth Assistant must be able to assist the midwife when unplanned events occur and urgent response is required. Must assist in communicating with hospital or other providers for escalation of care, assuring smooth transition of care from birth center to tertiary care (SBAR).   

• Willing to work on tasks outside of this job description or department in order to accomplish goals of the practice. 

• Respects fellow employees by treating them with courtesy. 

Job Requirements 

• Knowledgeable about maternal/child health, pregnancy, labor and delivery, postpartum care and newborn care. 

• Ability to communicate well both orally and verbally with staff and patients. 

• Able to work well in stressful situations with all types of patients. 

• Able to anticipate needs of CNM, patient and family. 

• Provides direct patient care according to approved policy and procedures.  

• Provides educational, emotional, and physical support to patients and families. 

• Maintains an effective communication link with patients, families, and staff. 

• Works collaboratively with outside agencies to provide care to patients. Is familiar with referral agencies and their services. 

• Shares ideas with supervisor to improve the efficiency and care provided in the birth center. 

• Shares in the duties to maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the birth center. Keeps birth rooms/birth center prepared for patient using. Cleans and stocks rooms post-delivery and sterilizes instruments. 

• Administers medication and treatment as requested by CNMs. 

• Performs needed laboratory duties. 

• Must be within 30 min of birth center when on- call. 

• Attends and participates in meetings as needed or requested by supervisor. 

• Attend a minimum of 3 of the quarterly emergency drills annually and 2 fire/disaster drills annually.  

• Participates in continuous quality improvement activities.   

• Assist with clinic duties during office hours as patient needs allow. This may include assisting with office flow, answering phones and scheduling clients.   

• Performs other tasks as directed by the supervisor. 

To apply, please present your CV and Cover Letter for consideration [email protected]